Altcoin Roundup: Analysts give their take on the impact of the Ethereum Merge delay

Cointelegraph

Published Apr 15, 2022 04:00PM ET

Updated Apr 16, 2022 06:00PM ET

The rollout of Ethereum 2.0, or Eth2, includes a transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake that will supposedly transform Ether (ETH) into a deflationary asset and revolutionize the entire network. The event has been a trending topic for years and while anticipation for “The Merge” has been building over the past couple of months, this week Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko informed the world that “It won’t be June, but likely in the few months after. No firm date yet.”

Delays in Ethereum network upgrades are nothing new and so far, the immediate effect on Ether’s price following the revelation has been minimal.

ETH/USD breakeven price expressed as a percentage change from a spot price of $3,320. Source: Medium

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